Residences

Waterfront Real Estate for Sale

Located in Southwest Florida on the north shore of the Manatee River with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, The Islands on the Manatee River consists of 178 luxury residences and estate homesites in three distinct neighborhoods: Rio Vista Estate, Harbourside and Rive Isle. House and Homesites Packages directly on the Manatee River with boat slip start at $1.4M, other packages on a Harbor Lot with dock start in the $900’s. Individual homesites are available from the $200’s. For pricing and availability of properties currently for sale, CLICK HERE

Development Team

The Islands Development Group of Florida

For more than three decades, the Principals of The Islands Development Group have been recognized for their upscale design, development and construction. Based in Coral Gables, Florida, the company’s thriving projects include luxury country club communities, waterfront resort developments and the construction of million-dollar-plus estates throughout Florida. Its communities have been featured in such respected publications as Architectural Record, Florida Architect and Vanity Fair. In addition to The Islands of River Wilderness, recent developments completed by The Islands Development Group include The Islands on the Manatee River, River Wilderness Golf & Country Club, Longboat Key Moorings Marina, DeBary Golf & Country Club and Oyster Creek Golf & Country Club.
Current and future residents of The Islands on the Manatee River can take great comfort in the fact that The Islands Development Group’s investment in this upscale waterfront community is debt-free and backed by a strong capital commitment that provides sustainable stability and security. This unparalleled experience and strong financial commitment will ensure both the success of The Islands on the Manatee River and the investments of its residents for years to come.

Unique Designs by Premier Builders

The Islands on the Manatee River, the 2017 "Best Overall Community" Winner of the Sarasota/Manatee County Parade of Homes features exquisitely crafted custom homes designed and built by Arthur Rutenberg Homes, John Cannon Homes, Lee Wetherington Homes and Javic Homes, the area’s most prestigious home builders. All our builders proudly win multiple Parade of Homes awards year after year.

Arthur Rutenberg Homes

Currently building in the Rive Isle and Harbourside neighborhoods of The Islands on the Manatee River, Arthur Rutenberg (www.arthurrutenberghomes.com ) has been a respected name in home building since 1953. "The Navoro", their newest model in Harbourside, won the 2017 Parade of Homes in the following categories: Best Curb Appeal - Best Kitchen - Best Master Suite - Best Floor Plan - Best Architectural Detail and BEST OVERALL.

John Cannon Homes

Winner of the Herald-Tribune’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Builder Sarasota/Manatee for 24 Consecutive Years, John Cannon Homes (www.johncannonhomes.com ) is currently building in the Rive Isle and Harbourside neighborhoods. For nearly 30 years, John Cannon Homes has been designing and building luxurious custom homes with exquisite craftsmanship and unsurpassed commitment to customer satisfaction.

Lee Wetherington Homes

With over 40 years of home building experience, Lee Wetherington Homes (www.lwhomes.com ) has built more than 4,000 homes in the most prestigious and sought-after communities. Known for exceptional quality and unsurpassed customer satisfaction, they have been recognized with both local and national awards from industry peers and homeowners alike. They currently building in The Islands at Harbourside.